Gibraltar Airport (GIB): Codes, Runways & Location
Gibraltar Airport (IATA: GIB · ICAO: LXGB) is a large airport serving Gibraltar, Gibraltar. It lies at 36.1517° N, 5.3498° W, 12 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gibraltar Airport
Gibraltar Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Gibraltar in Gibraltar. It is identified by the IATA code GIB and the ICAO code LXGB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gibraltar Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 12 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sania Ramel Airport (TTU) about 62 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gibraltar Airport
Where is Gibraltar Airport located?
Gibraltar Airport is located in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. Its coordinates are 36.1517° N, 5.3498° W.
What is the airport code for Gibraltar Airport?
Gibraltar Airport has an IATA code of GIB and an ICAO code of LXGB.
How long is the runway at Gibraltar Airport?
Gibraltar Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Gibraltar Airport have?
Gibraltar Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gibraltar Airport a major airport?
Gibraltar Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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